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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.56, 1,355.00 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.56, 1,355.00 and 355.59 is: 533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.56 : 1,355.00 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.56/1,355.00 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.56x = 1,355.00 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.56x = 481,822.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,822.67/903.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.25

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